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2025 Hahndorf Hill Pinot GrigioAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinIntense and shapely yet highly refreshing, this a super moreish Pinot Grigio.
Made from hand-harvested grapes that are sourced from three different and varying sites in the Adelaide Hills. Brilliant water like core with a faint greenish tinge around the edges. Enticing pear and red apple aromas jump from the glass followed by some lime, wet stone and subtle fresh herb notes. The moreish palate delivers a cascade of pear, red apple and lime fruits over a back drop of delicate quince, fresh herb and stony mineral elements. Possessing terrific intensity and shapely feel it has crisp acidity and a long refreshing finish. Trophy winner at the Royal Queensland Wine Show 2025 for Best Pinot Grigio.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2024 Alamos MalbecMendoza, ARGENTINA$21. 99Bottle$263.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA juicy, flavour filled Malbec that makes for super everyday drinking.
Alamos is the entry level label for Argentinian giant Catena offering the best of Mendoza’s high altitude vineyards at an incredible price. Grown on foothills of the Andes Mountains at elevations of 3,000 to 5,000 feet, the intense sunlight, cool evening temperatures and mineral-rich irrigation from melted mountain snow translates to a rich wine with intense flavour characteristics.
A blend of 90% Malbec and 10% Bonarda aged for between 6-8 months in French oak. Deep black dark red core with a dark red hue. Elevated dark to black cherry, ripe blueberry and liquorice scents make their way out of the glass followed by some dried herb, scorched earth and spice notes. The juicy, mid weighted palate is filled with rich dark to black cherry, liquorice and blueberry fruits. Sitting in the background are spicy dried herb and scorched earth elements. Fine grained tannins with a long, ripe, well fleshed finish. One of the best Alamos Malbecs to date.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2022 Mike Press Estate Red BlendAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$16. 99Bottle$203.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinDeep black dark red colour with a dark red hue. Spicy dark raspberry, liquorice and dark chocolate aromas intermingle with scorched earth and peppered dried herb notes. Rich fleshy dark raspberry and dark chocolate flavours meld into a spicy vanillin oak an earth back drop. Polished tannins with a juicy earth and spice laden finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2017 Jim Barry The McRae Wood Shiraz Cellar ReleaseClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 14.3%Closure: StelvinRich and well fleshed with a muscular tannin structure and long robust finish.
In 1964 Jim Barry and his wife Nancy purchased 70 acres of prime farm land from their friend and neighbour, Duncan McRae Wood where they planted their first Shiraz vineyard. The McRae Wood Shiraz is made from declassified Armagh fruit and other top parcels of grapes from the family’s other Clare Valley vineyards.
Midnight black core with a dark red black tinged hue. Expressive liquorice and dark plum aromas mix with vanillin cedar, scorched earth, subtle mint and blackpepper notes. Rich, fleshy dark plum and liquorice fruits are framed by a muscular tannin structure. Spicy vanillin cedar, scorched earth, mint and pepper elements extend across the back half. Finishes long and lush with a robust feel.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.3%Other Reviews….
Standard vinification made irrelevant by the luscious, juicy red and black fruits that continue to seduce the palate right through to the finish and aftertaste. One of the best vintages to date. Drink by 2047.
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2025 Redbank La Piazza Pinot GrisKing Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinIntensely flavoured and texturally rounded with a refreshing fruit driven finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Pear and red apple skin aromas mix with hints of musk and wet slate. Intensely flavoured, the palate features delicious ripe pear and apple fruits over a lime and subtle wet stone back drop. Texturally rounded feel with brisk acidity and a refreshing fruit driven finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2025 Turkey Flat Vineyards RoseBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinFresh and juicy with mouth watering acidity and a long fruity yet dry finish.
Turkey Flat have been refining the style of their Rose over nearly 30 years, the 2025 version is as good as ever. Made entirely from Grenache grapes.Damask pink in colour with scents of raspberry, strawberry, pomegranate and musk leaping out of the glass. Subtle Turkish delight and spice notes also chime in. Fresh and juicy, delicious pomegranate, raspberry and strawberry fruits are abound with delicate musk and spice elements the undercard. Mouth watering acidity with a long fruity yet dry finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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This is a good release of the famed Turkey Flat Rosé. It tastes of red cherry and watermelon, redcurrant and licorice, with cutrussy acidity washing throughout. It’s refreshing. It has flavour. And it’s more-ish – and you can’t ask for much more. It feels ultra neat through the finish too. Drink 2025-2028.
92 points
Campbell Mattinson – The Wine Front
This would have to be one of the front-runners for the most loved and recognisable rosés in Australia, amiright? Fruit characters of raspberry, redcurrant and ruby-red grapefruit with a cheeky splash of cranberry and watermelon for good measure. Some strawberry, too, on the palate, plus citrus zest, just a hint of spice and wildflower top notes. Dry, slinky and dangerously drinkable; it sure is easy to see why this is such a crowd favourite. Drink by 2030.
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2022 Penfolds FWT 585 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit VerdotBordeaux, FRANCE$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenCellar: 8 - 10 Years (2033-2035)ABV: 14%Closure: CorkRich and opulently fruited with a firm tannin structure.
A blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot sourced from a range of vineyards in Bordeaux with maturation taking place in a mix of French (35% new) and American oak (17% new) for a period of 12 months. Impenetrable inky black heart with an equally deep dark red black tinged hue. Ripe blackcurrant and liquorice scents waft out of the glass followed by toasty vanillin cedar, tobacco, dried herb, earth and subtle spicy black olive notes. Rich, opulent blackcurrant and liquorice fruits make a bold entrance onto the palate backed by a firm tannin structure which imparts a grippy feel across the back half. Scorched earth, spicy vanillin cedar, tobacco, dried herb and black olive elements also make an appearance. Long robust conclusion.
Cellar 8-10 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews….
Bordeaux blend from Bordeaux, but matured in both French and American oak. Made using 56% cabernet sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, and 41% merlot. 35% new French oak, 17% new American oak. I listed the price last year at $120. This year the RRP is $100.
Iodine, garrique herbs, ropes of smoky tannin, cloves, herbs and cream. So much assertion to the tannin, so much rust and blood. This wine identifies as Penfolds but is still very French. Personally, I love it. It’s a wine of creamy, curranty flamboyance but also of character. No one likes putting a high score on a “Bordeaux Penfolds” wine but I’m happy to here.
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2025 Willem Kurt VermentinoBeechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)ABV: 12.1%Closure: StelvinScrumptious and textural with crisp acidity and a long mouth watering finish.
Brilliant water like core with green tinged edges. Lime and Granny Smith apple scents jump out of the glass followed by lemon, fresh herb and flinty mineral notes. Intensely flavoured, the palate has a scrumptious flavour profile of pear, lime and green apple which simultaneously carry plenty of textural volume. Infusions of fresh herbs and a saline like minerality lie underneath. Crisp acidity with a long mouth watering finish.
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2024 Mike Press Sauvignon BlancAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$16. 99Bottle$203.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinConcentrated and textural with a long zesty finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle tinge of green around the edges and a watery hue. Herbaceous grassy asparagus scents are interwoven with passionfruit, citrus and spicy capsicum notes. Crunchy passionfruit, herbaceous gooseberry, citrus and grassy asparagus flavours fill the mouth, providing it with ample textural volume. Crisp acidity, finishing long and concentrated yet zesty.
Drink over the next year.
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2024 Solitude ChardonnayYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinA refined, beautifully fleshed Yarra Valley Chardonnay with a long energetic finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a gleaming green tone to the edges and a watery hue. Delightful white peach, nectarine, dried honey and cashew scents drift through the nostrils with ample intensity followed by some biscuity nougat and spice notes. Refined yet beautifully fleshed, the palate is decorated with rich white peach, nectarine, dried honey and citrusy nougat flavours. Subtle cashew, biscuit and spice elements the undercard. Fresh acidity with a long, elegant and energetic finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2024 Zilzie Regional Collection Pinot GrisAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$17. 99Bottle$215.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now (2025)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinJuicy, full and generously textured.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Lifted pear and ripe apple aromas have a dried honey overlay with whiffs of musk and spice also evident. Juicy pear and Jonathan apple fruits are full and well rounded in their feel. Delicate honeysuckle and musk elements also chime in with a lick of brisk acidity across the generously textured finish.
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2022 Jim Barry Single Vineyard Watervale ShirazClare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinRich and juicy with slightly chalky tannins and a fresh, succulent finish.
Impenetrable inky black colour with a bright purple red hue. Freshly crushed blackberry and liquorice aromas intermix with dark cherry, inky earth, subtle vanillin cedar and mint notes. Rich and juicy, the medium to full bodied palate is awash with blackberry, liquorice and plum fruits. Inky earth, vanilla and mint elements lie underneath. Slightly chalky tannins finishing fresh and succulent.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2023 Nicks Secret PTG GSMMcLaren Vale, South Australia, AUSTRALIAReduced from $22.99$12. 99Bottle$155.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinFrom a top line McLaren Vale producer renowned for their rich, full flavoured reds, comes this delicious blend of 34% Grenache, 33% Shiraz and 33% Mourvedre which was matured in seasoned French oak hogsheads for 10 months.
Rich, fleshy textured and succulent, this is terrific everyday drinking.
Midnight black core with a dark red hue. Aromas of dark raspberry, plum and liquorice mix with vanillin spice, earth and peppered fresh herb notes. Rich and juicy, the mid weighted palate features raspberry, plum and liquorice fruits over a vanillin spice, earth and dried herb back drop. Fleshy textured it has polished, fine grained tannins and a long, fresh, succulent finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews….
A delicious example of the famous Rhône blend done McLaren Vale style. Three parcels from different vineyards across McLaren Vale have been blended after fermentation in small open fermenters, before ten months maturation in older French oak hogsheads. The name refers to the two gentlemen, *** and *, who founded ***. An inky dark maroon hue, the nose gives us notes of black fruits, mocha, coffee beans, cloves and leather with a sweet core of chocolate. This is bold, rich and ripe, with silky tannins and a lingering finish. An excellent McLaren Vale red which will bring joy over the next four to eight years. Drink 2024-2032.
93 Points
Ken Gargett – WinePilot.comIt's delightfully fruited and inviting, showing dark plum, sweet cherry, olive, nutmeg and rich floral aromas. The palate delivers excellent weight and plush texture, wonderfully framed by layer of polished tanning, finishing wonderfully long and structured.
94 Points
Sam Kim – Wine Orbit - That Boutique-y Whisky Company 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$119. 99Bottle$1439.88 DozenABV: 45.8%
"An amazing dram at an amazing price." - whiskybase.com
This deeply coloured, oloroso sherry cask-matured whisky pays homage to the lush landscapes and tranquil beauty of the Speyside region. The label design settled for just the one deer, starting with a young buck, getting older, and more dignified, as the whiskies aged, finishing with the dominant stag who has been through some scrapes in his life; older, wiser, and looks a little pissed with everything! Since the 8 year old, the deer is a little more grown up this time around, and has gained a few ‘pints’ on his antlers. Expect aromas and flavours of caramelised nuts, honey-baked dates, orchard fruits, flamed orange peel, and smoky oak that greet the senses with a gentle embrace. A small batch release of circa 1,000 litres. 45.8% Alc./Vol. Non-chill filtered.
Other reviews... Taste is potent, rounded. Again lots of caramel. Quite simplistic but big, punchy and rich. Touch of salted caramel and bitter oak on the finish. I’m conscious that I haven’t written down many taste comparators – it’s because the palate is really quite simplistic. Leads in with that same orange-laced caramel from the aroma and then moves on to that bitter oak and salted caramel, woody burnt wafer, and that’s all I really have to say. Lingers a long time on the palate. Sure the casks have taken over the spirit, but what good casks at the price. I’m getting lots of rich oak from this – not what I associate with sherry seasoning (even if that is the case, this is a rare example of how to do it well). Really well put-together. Certainly worth considering... - whiskybase.com
Gold Medal at the 2024 World Whisky Awards.
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2024 De Bortoli One Line TempranilloRutherglen, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$15. 99Bottle$191.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)ABV: 13.8%Closure: StelvinA rich, succulent Tempranillo with slightly chewy tannins.
Aged in older French and American oak. Dense midnight black core with a bright dark red hue. Ripe dark to black cherry and liquorice aromas jump out of the glass followed by some earthy incense and vanillin spice like notes. Rich juicy dark cherry, liquorice and black raspberry fruits fill the mouth with subtle earthy incense infusions, dried herb and spice elements in the background. Ripe, slightly chewy tannins finishing fresh, succulent and long.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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Daylesford Spirit Australian Dry Gin (700ml)Victoria, AUSTRALIA$77. 99Bottle$935.88 DozenABV: 45%Following the tradition of a classic London Dry, this spirit boasts a strong bouquet of earthy spices, coriander seed and piney juniper. Its medium bodied attack reveals a subtle aniseed note that dovetails into tangy citrus and a of burst pepper warmth making for an intense, characterful, creamy-textured all-rounder. 45% Alc./Vol.
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2022 Antonio Madeira BrancoDao, PORTUGAL$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: CorkSavoury green apple skin and pear skin flavours with edgy saline laced acidity and a tangy finish.
A blend of twenty native grape varieties from vines 25-70 years old fermented and matured for 11 months in 70% used barrels with the balance in stainless steel tanks.
Bright yellow straw colour with a watery hue. Red apple skin and pear skin aromas mix with hints of guava, mandarin and stony mineral notes. Savoury green apple skin and pear skin flavours are underpinned by edgy saline laced acidity. Energised feel with some guava and mandarin elements also chiming in on the tangy finish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews…..
It has exuberant aromas of dried pineapple, apricots and dried herbs. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, saline and concentrated, with a long, savory finish. A blend of encruzado and bical with 20% from an old white field blend. 30% is fermented and aged in used barrels and the rest in stainless steel. Incredible value. Drink now.
93 Points
JamesSuckling.comA blend of encruzado, bical, malvasia fina, cerceal – an exotic array of varieties, though apt in Dão and from older sites.
A chewy, waxy number with lemon oil, preserved lime, some lime pickle and dill notes, touches of sea spray, peanut, pickled ginger and brine. Quite a bit of flavour and pucker to texture, a good energy, a gastronomic wine in some respects, where more is happening than just refreshment factor. Plenty of charm in that respect, it would be great on a degustation or similar. Drink 2025-2030.
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2025 Bleasdale Pinot GrisAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$22. 99Bottle$275.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinSlippery textured with fresh acidity and a fruity ginger spiced laced finish.
Brilliant water like core with pale straw tinged edges. Pronounced pear and red apple skin aromas are trailed by some quince and musk notes. Spicy pear and red apple fruits carry a slippery textural feel across the palate with notions of quince and delicate musk the undercard. Fresh acidity with a fruity ginger spiced laced finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2019 Grampians Estate Streeton Reserve ShirazGrampians, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$69. 99Bottle$839.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinRich and silky with a long, super plush finish.
Aged in French oak. Midnight black heart with a dark red black tinged hue. Aromas of dark plum and liquorice intermix with earth, vanillin cedar, hints of leather and peppered dried meat notes. Rich, voluptuous blackberry, liquorice and dark plum fruits have a silky flow across the beautifully shaped palate. Vanillin cedar, earthy mocha and spice elements lend further interest. Superb power and depth with cashmere like tannins and a very long, super plush conclusion.
Drink over the next 6-8 years
Alc. 13.5%Other Reviews….
Aged in 1 new French oak hogshead and old American oak. Shows impressive poise from the get go, with ripe, sweet black fruits accompanied by a strong savoury, earthy, meaty thread. Medium weight, rich in wood spice and dark chocolate, finishing in fine, commanding tannins. A cellaring specialist. Drink by 2033.
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2024 Hentley Farm Seppeltsfield Vineyard ShirazBarossa Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$34. 99Bottle$419.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich, super succulent and concentrated with an underlying vibrancy and long, plush conclusion.
Matured in seasoned oak for 15 months. Dense inky black heart with a deep dark purple hue. Freshly crushed blackberry, liquorice and dark plum aromas fly out of the glass complimented by vanillin cedar, inky earth and peppered fennel notes. Rich, super succulent and concentrated, the palate is engulfed with juicy blackberry, dark plum and liquorice fruits. Spicy vanillin cedar, inky earth and peppered fennel elements unfold across the back half. Superb power with velvet smooth tannins and an underlying vibrancy. Concludes long and plush yet fresh.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
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2024 De Bortoli PINOT Pinot NoirVictoria, AUSTRALIA$14. 99Bottle$179.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)ABV: 13.8%Closure: StelvinRipe and juicy with polished tannins and a bright spicy red fruited finish.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a red tinged hue. Fragrant cherry, raspberry and strawberry aromas emanate out of the glass followed by some fresh herb and delicate spicy earth notes. Ripe juicy cherry, strawberry and red raspberry fruits decorate the palate with subtle earth and spice elements the undercard. Nicely fleshed it has polished tannins and a bright spicy red fruited finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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Very Old Barton 90 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (1000ml)Kentucky, UNITED STATES$139. 99Bottle$1679.88 DozenABV: 45%Another 'Proof' variation is added to this eye-catching squat bottle lineup, produced by Sazerac at the Barton Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. Others in this series have punched well-above their weight. Rumour has it the age statements are dropping off. This one still has the number '6' around the neck tag, so it's safe to assume you're still getting a decent Bourbon for your money, especially in this larger format. 45% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Gorgeous whiskey, though, perhaps not the tour de force of previous bottlings. 92 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2024
- Inspirited Bitters Heidi's Orange Bitters (250ml)AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 Dozen
Born from the vibrant spirit of our founder’s late mother and the cherished family moments with her orange trees in their backyard, Heidi’s Orange Bitters is crafted in small batches in Wyong by a father-son pair using Orange Peel and Lemon Myrtle. This inspiration led to a bitters that balances zesty freshness with a subtle, complex depth, making it a versatile companion for both classic and modern cocktails. Start with just a few dashes – the vibrant flavour of Australian orange peel and lemon myrtle means a little goes a long way. Try it in classics like an Old Fashioned or Negroni to lift and freshen the profile, or add it to sparkling water for a refreshing twist.
- That Boutique-y Whisky Company 8 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Islay, SCOTLAND$119. 99Bottle$1439.88 DozenABV: 45.8%
The first instalment in a series featuring deers on the labels, Boutique-y's Islay 8 Year Old begins its journey through life, with a young, fresh-faced, innocent buck, eager to please. Not only was the whisky awarded a Gold Medal at Whisky Magazine’s World Whiskies Awards 2024, it was also named Category Winner for the Best Scotch Islay Small Batch Single Malt. Matured in refill ex-Bourbon & refill ex-Sherry octaves before bottling non chill filtered at 45.8% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... At the palate the smokey notes of peat are clear and rich, they give the whisky a sort of "oily" texture, creamy even. The finish brings back the salty smokey notes felt at the notes with echoes of sweet fruits. Very enjoyable experience, a bottle of this whisky that should be in every peat enjoyer's cabinet, delicate but with character and surprisingly balanced. I feel it would also make a good entry level drink to the world of peaty whisky. - whiskybase.com
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2025 Brokenwood Pinot GrisBeechworth, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$27. 99Bottle$335.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinSupple and fleshy with crisp acidity lending a brisk feel.
Brilliant water like core with green highlights around the edges. Intense ripe pear and red apple scents flood the nostrils with hints of musk and wet stone also chiming in. Delicious fleshy pear and red apple skin flavours are supplely layered across the palate with musk and spicy quince elements the undercard. Crisp acidity lends a brisk feel. Finishes long, gently tangy and fresh.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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2023 Solitude Pinot NoirYarra Valley, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$39. 99Bottle$479.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinJuicy and moreish with a long, savoury red fruited finish that carries plenty of freshness.
Semi translucent red to dark red colour with a light red hue. Fragrant red to dark cherry, violet and strawberry scents stream out of the glass followed by hints of rhubarb, anise, dried herbs and forest floor. Juicy red to dark cherry, strawberry and anise fruits power across the moreish palate with delicate spicy cedar, forest floor and dried herb elements extending across the back half. Polished tannins with a long, savoury red fruited finish that carries plenty of freshness.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2023 Maude East Meets West Pinot NoirCentral Otago, NEW ZEALAND$59. 99Bottle$719.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinJuicy red to dark fruits with a strong whole bunch presence and savoury finish.
100% whole bunch. Bright red to dark red colour with black toned edges and a semi translucent red hue. Fragrant spicy dark cherry, strawberry, anise and clove scents blossom out of the glass followed by some brambly forest floor like notes. Juicy red to dark cherry and red liquorice fruits are interwoven with clove, red plum, spicy cedar, brambly dried herb and forest floor characters. Lively acidity and fine grained tannins with a spicy, dried herb laden, savoury finish of ample length.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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2024 Paracombe Sauvignon BlancAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 1 Years (2025-2026)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinA refreshing, fruity dry white.
Brilliant water like core with green tinted edges. Tropical fruit and ripe melon aromas are followed by some green apple and citrus notes. Refreshing passionfruit, lime and green apple flavours carry a crunchy feel with some melon and citrus in the background. Crisp acidity with a dry fruit driven finish.
Drink over the next year.
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2022 Whistling Eagle Vineyard Cabernet SauvignonHeathcote, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$49. 99Bottle$599.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinA juicy, mid weighted Heathcote Cabernet that has a polished finish.
Deep midnight black core with a dark red hue. Aromas of dark plum, blackcurrant and liquorice show good elevation out of the glass followed by some vanillin cedar, gentle tobacco, earth and bay leaf notes. Juicy dark plum, red to black currant and red liquorice fruits are well fleshed in their feel across the mid weighted palate. Vanillin cedar, subtle earth and spicy bay leaf infusions lie in the background. Underlyingly fresh it has fine grained tannins and a polished finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14%Other Reviews…..
A love letter to Heathcote cabernet, acknowledging the special connection that the grape and the ancient Cambrian red soil enjoy. What a beauty, seamlessly coming together layered in fragrant black berry fruits, cassis, dark plums, dark roasting herbs, chocolate and woody oak spice. Palate is well structured in ripe tannins, something to build on for the future, but, in the meantime, it is smooth, long, leafy, ripe and utterly delicious. A mighty-fine cab. Drink by 2034.
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2023 Mike Press Pinot NoirAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$23. 99Bottle$287.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 4 Years (2025-2029)ABV: 13.5%Closure: StelvinSilky smooth with a long moreish finish.
Matured for 6 months in French oak. Semi translucent dark red colour with black toned edges and a light red hue. Red to dark cherry and rhubarb aromas are delivered with plenty of aromatic lift followed by bramble, dried herb, forest floor and spice notes. Flowing effortlessly across the supplely textured palate are delicious ripe cherry and strawberry fruits. Notions of rhubarb, dried herbs, subtle bramble, forest floor and spice sit underneath. Silky smooth tannins with a long moreish finish.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2023 Angas & Bremer MalbecLanghorne Creek, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinA rich, blue fruited Malbec with fresh energetic acidity and a bright juicy finish.
Dense inky black in colour with a bright dark purple hue. Dark plum and ripe blueberry scents fill the nostrils trailed by some liquorice, vanillin cedar, inky earth and fresh herb notes. Rich, ripe blueberry, fleshy blood plum and liquorice fruits engulf the mouth underpinned by fresh, energetic acidity. Vanillin cedar, inky earth and spice elements are also evident. Slightly chalky tannins with a bright juicy finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5% - That Boutique-y Whisky Company Mortlach 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$139. 99Bottle$1679.88 DozenABV: 45.8%
Most bottlings from That Boutique-y Whisky Company arrive in a 500ml format. This unusual 700ml release of a 10 Year Old Mortlach started life in the industry standard refill hoagie before being popped it into an ex-rum cask. Fans of Mortlach will know that its main claim to fame, production-wise, is as the home of the most devilishly complex distillation regime in Scotland. It’s also one of the distilleries to use a traditional wormtub to condensate the distillate. Long fermentation and clear wort is the start of production, but then things are a little different. While there are three wash, and three spirit stills, they don’t work in pairs as you’d expect. It all adds up to the new make spirit having been distilled 2.81 times. The muscular character of its distillate has earned it the nickname 'The Beast of Dufftown' which is rather terrifyingly depicted on the label for this limited edition of 445 bottles. 45.8% Alc./Vol.
Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Generous helpings of sweet raisins and prunes, pear pastries, marzipan and a touch of mocha. Palate: Big and bold with oily, meaty malt, dried fruits and chocolate Brazil nuts. Earthy coffee and barky spices nestle beneath. Finish: Rich oak, cinnamon, and liquorice join candied fruit and caramelised nuts.
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Billecart-Salmon Le Rose ChampagneChampagne, FRANCE$175. 00Bottle$2100.00 DozenABV: 12%Closure: Diam CorkBillecart-Salmon Le Rose is considered the reference point for non vintage Rose Champagne. It consistently outshines other houses in terms of both quality and value for money. Previously labelled as simply Brut Rose Champagne, the blend has been fine tuned and now consists of 45% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier. Aging takes place on lees for 36 months and the blend includes 50% reserve wines (an increase of 10% on it’s former incarnation) sourced across 15 different vintages. It is also slightly drier with the dosage reduced down from 9 g/l to 4.7 g/l
Your go-to Rose Champagne.
Pours with a frothy mousse that slowly subsides into a salmon pink coloured base that’s finely threaded by a steady stream of bubbles. Buoyant aromatics of strawberry, yeast lees and citrus fill the nostrils followed by hints of baked bread and chalky mineral notes. A chorus of mouth watering yeast lees, strawberry and white peach flavours are sculptured by vivid acidity which lends a racy feel. Baked bread, delicate almond, ginger and mineral elements sit in the background. The lingering dry, chalk tinged finish providing plenty of stimulation for the senses.
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2025 Mr Riggs Generation Series Mrs Pinot GrisAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenMinimum 6 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)ABV: 13%Closure: StelvinFleshy pear and red apple fruits with brisk acidity lends a refreshing feel to the dry mid length finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Aromas of pear and ripe apple are joined by quince, subtle musk and spice notes. Fleshy pear and red apple fruits meld into a delicate quince and spice back drop. Brisk acidity lends a refreshing feel to the dry mid length finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2025 Mr Riggs Woodside Sauvignon BlancAdelaide Hills, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 2 Years (2025-2027)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinBrilliant water like core with greenish tinged edges. Pronounced passionfruit, green apple and lime scents jump out of the glass trailed by some subtle herbaceous grassy notes. Mouth watering passionfruit, crunchy green apple and lime flavours are delivered with impressive intensity over a back drop of delicate herbaceous grassy and mineral elements. Crisp acidity with a long racy finish.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
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2025 Grampians Estate St. Ethels Old Vines RieslingGreat Western, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$24. 99Bottle$299.88 DozenMinimum 12 bottlesCellar: Drink now - 5 Years (2025-2030)ABV: 12%Closure: StelvinMouth-wateringly crunchy with a gentle tangy feel across the fruity finish.
Brilliant pale straw colour with a subtle greenish tinge around the outskirts and a watery hue. Aromas of lime juice and red apple skin mix with whiffs of orange blossom and stony mineral notes. Mouth watering lime juice, red apple and pear flavours drive the palate with orange blossom, honeysuckle and mineral elements the undercard. Crunchy acidity with a gentle tangy feel across the fruity finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 12% - Dutch Rules Dutch Ceylon Gin (700ml)Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$74. 99Bottle$899.88 DozenABV: 40%
Produced by Dutch Rules Distilling Co., based in Mitcham, Melbourne, this gin is a tribute to the founder Danny Perera's Sri Lankan heritage. It's crafted with Dilmah Ceylon tea, pomelo, lime leaf, Ceylon cinnamon, hibiscus and toasted coconut offering a unique blend of spicy, citrusy, and tropical flavours with a smooth finish. They believe the result is a perfectly balanced gin that offers both complexity and drinkability — whether served neat, with tonic, or in a creative cocktail. 40% Alc./Vol.
- 2024 Lamoresca RosatoSicily, ITALY$47. 99Bottle$575.88 DozenABV: 13%Closure: Cork
Set in the rugged hills of central Sicily's Caltanissetta province, Lamoresca is the home and passion project of Filippo Rizzo, whose organically farmed vineyards sit on ancient clay-limestone soils at around 450 metres altitude. The wines capture the raw, untamed beauty of inland Sicily, balancing generosity with freshness and a striking sense of place. Rizzo's thoughtful, low-intervention approach has made Lamoresca one of the island's most characterful and expressive small estates.
A blend of 70% Nero d’Avola, 25% Frappato and 5% Moscato, the 2024 Rosato continues to bridge the gap between serious structure and easy drinkability. The mix of red and white grapes brings both depth and lift; the Nero d’Avola providing grip and savour, Frappato lending bright, red-fruited energy, and Moscato adding a gentle aromatic twist. It's a vivid and textural rosato that perfectly captures Lamoresca's earthy, vibrant personality.
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2025 Forest Hill Vineyard Block 2 RieslingMount Barker, Western Australia, AUSTRALIA$32. 99Bottle$395.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2025-2033)ABV: 12.5%Closure: StelvinTerrifically concentrated and texturally voluminous yet tense and dry with an exceptionally long zesty finish.
From a single vineyard planted in 1975. Brilliant pale straw colour with greenish tinged edges and a watery hue. Aromas of lime, citrus and orange rind flood the nostrils followed by some chalky talc, green apple and slatey mineral notes. The mouth watering palate is bristling with lime, citrus and orange rind fruits which are both terrifically concentrated and texturally voluminous. Chalky talc, wet steel and flinty mineral elements express themselves across the back half. Tense and dry it has a spine of crisp, laser edged acidity which leans into the long zesty finish that shows exceptional drive.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 12.5%Other Reviews...
The 2025 Block 2 Riesling is softer and plusher than the Block 1 Riesling tasted next to it, and this shows in lime flesh, brine, green apple and crushed rocks. The Rieslings of the Great Southern carry the mineral drive of those from Eden Valley and, in some cases, the flesh of Clare, which we see here. This region in the southwest of Western Australia is quite unique in Australia in that it is incredibly remote, almost harsh in its landscape, vast and diverse, given its size. The soils around the Mt. Barker area are largely composed of ironstone gravel soils and lateritic gravelly sandy loams derived from granite and gneissic bedrocks. These soils are particularly well-suited to Shiraz and Riesling, which we can see here. This is a magnificent wine, and while I often prefer the Block 1 over the Block 2, it is not so this year. Is there a touch of residual here? If so, I like it. The vineyard block was planted in 1975. 12.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap. Drink 2026-2046.
97 points
Erin Larkin - Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateA bright and juicy version of the variety, vibrant and cooling, citrusy in a pretty way. Some rosy lift and a general sense of lemongrass and ginger brightness in the mix. So even, flowing, deeply flavoursome. A pleasing and generous style of riesling, unashamed of its origins and feeling pure and natural as it goes. Delicious. Serious. Complex. Drink by 2035.
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Mike Bennie - James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion - G.E. Massenez Calvados Vieux Prisoner Carafe (700ml)Normandy, FRANCE$129. 99Bottle$1559.88 DozenABV: 40%
A beautifully shaped vessel with a real surprise! This carafe of Calvados also contains a whole apple - a prisoner, accomplished by placing a bottle over the budding fruit and allowing it to grow inside. Expect classic apple brandy notes of cinnamon, clove, dry apple and oak. 40% Alc./Vol.
- That Boutique-y Whisky Company Balblair 11 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)Highlands, SCOTLAND$149. 99Bottle$1799.88 DozenABV: 45.8%
Although now a single malt with its own brand, the majority of the whisky made at Balblair still goes towards the Blended Scotch industry. Clear worts, long fermentation in wooden washbacks, and distillation in small, stumpy stills produces a richly fruity new make character alongside a sulphury/meaty note. The outturn for this indie release was 350 bottles from a first-fill bourbon barrel. The label features a character from Boutique-y's original Balblair label that took inspiration from the film 'The Angel's Share', which was shot at the distillery. 45.8% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Overall, a very nice whisky. Definitely on the ripe, fruity side and very pleasing. This one has a fruit basket from the garden, with the fruit already fallen from the tree and the bees feasting on it. You won't find much more, but it's perfectly adequate and enriches my whisky heaven greatly. A few percent more would suit it well. The nose is its great strength. Highly recommended. - whiskybase.com
Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Fruity, tropical notes of banana bread, foam banana sweeties, vanilla custard, Tarte Tatin. Palate: Sweet, creamy malt, white chocolate buttons, vanilla cream and sweet cinnamon with a touch of green banana beneath. Finish: Creamy vanilla and soft, sweet fruits linger, with a touch of herbaceous barley and a pinch of peppercorn heat.
- Sullivans Cove Single Cask TD0278 American Oak 16 Year Old Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)Tasmania, AUSTRALIA$799. 00Bottle$9588.00 DozenABV: 46.1%
Matured in American oak for 16 years, this single cask release had an outturn of 175 bottles at 46.1% Alc./Vol. These bottlings show the consistency of house character when matured in a controlled, familiar cask type, typically offering notes of vanilla, stone fruit and soft oak spice. Non chill filtered.
From early bottlings that were sometimes awkward and experimental, Sullivan’s Cove has emerged as one of the top whisky producers in the Southern hemisphere. Founded in 1994, Patrick Macguire joined the company five years later as Head Distiller, spearheading a new bottle design and refining the portfolio. By 2007, the distillery gained international recognition with their American Oak winning Liquid Gold (95/100) in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. Even greater praise was to follow, with the title of World’s Best Single Malt at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards in London in 2014. In 2016 the distilllery was sold, but the core range has persisted (American Oak, French Oak and Double Cask. For collectors, a special single cask range includes older age statements and cask strength expressions). Thirty years on, Sullivans Cove's output is better than ever, affirmed by a meticulous new distillery and significantly bigger production to meet global demand. The majority of the whiskies are aged in either 300L French oak ex-tawny barrels or 200L American oak ex-bourbon barrels and generally bottled between 6 and 9 years.
- That Boutique-y Whisky Company Campbeltown 8 Year Old Cask Strength Blended Malt Scotch Whisky (500ml) - Batch 4Campbeltown, SCOTLAND$114. 99Bottle$1379.88 DozenABV: 52.3%
Blended malts from Campbeltown are trending. The style and quality of the distillates means they're invariably very tasty drams (Springbank's own Campbeltown Loch is a case in point). Adorned with the ominous spectacle of a meteor strike on its label, this edition was bottled for the End of the World series by the reputable indie, That Boutique-y Whisky Company. 454 bottles were drawn from a first-fill bourbon barrel at 52.3% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... The first nose is a smooth pleasant bourbon. More like Lowland than Campbelltown. Grass, hay, lemon, a little lime honey. The more one breathes, the more alcohol spices. Breathing in a bit of cork + cellar dampness + oak. The taste is sweet, very drinkable hay-grass, The finish is medium - short. It's surprising for this strength. Although there is wax in the taste on the back of the tongue, rounded by oak. Quite a nice blend, but definitely not Campbelltown style. - whiskybase.com
Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Crisp apple and biscuity malt cushion soft waves of oily, coastal smoke. Preserved lemon and black pepper follow, with hints of floral garden herbs. Palate: Big rich layers of roasted barley and toasted oats join cider apples and subtly tarry smoke. Finish: Charred oak, barky cinnamon, a touch of clove, stewed tea, and dried herbs.
- That Boutique-y Whisky Company Dalmunach 7 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (500ml) - Batch 1Speyside, Highlands, SCOTLAND$119. 99Bottle$1439.88 DozenABV: 48.5%
Sourced from a host of bourbon and oloroso octave casks, this youthful Dalmunach is another in Boutiquey's 'End of the World' series. The label depicts an apocalyptic scenario triggered by an AI malfunction. Behold the encroaching cataclysm! Batch 1 is a release of 453 bottles at 48.5% Alc./Vol.
Other reviews... Taste is bready, salty and a bit hot (but not annoyingly so), with gentle subtle notes of salty lime. Salted crust sourdough. That quite literal barley huskiness reminds me of The Glenlivet. Faint orangey note. Just hinting at starting to pick up some complexity. It’s a decent whisky. A couple more years and some good casks and we’d have a solid Speyside whisky on our hands. Very promising. - whiskybase.com
Notes from the bottlers... Nose: Roasted malt, soft stone fruits, and overripe orchard fruits open the way for trickles of honey, lemon and lime marmalade, and peppercorns. Palate: The zesty citrus from the nose carries through, joined by prunes, salted papaya, and toasted coconut, with waves of creamy oaken vanilla throughout. Finish: Toasted oak, vanilla, a smidge of dried chilli flake heat.
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2024 Greywacke Pinot GrisMarlborough, NEW ZEALAND$36. 99Bottle$443.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 3 Years (2025-2028)ABV: 14.5%Closure: StelvinRich, luscious and viscous with a long, exotic off dry finish.
Brilliant water like core with greenish tinged edges. Ripe pear, Jonathan apple and honeysuckle aromas flood the nostrils followed by hints of musk, Turkish delight and ginger. Rich, luscious pear, red apple and honeysuckle flavours carry a viscous feel across the palate. Subtle musk, Turkish delight and spice elements lie underneath. Off dry it has a lick of brisk acidity to freshen things up. Finishes long, exotic and juicy.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 14.5%
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A flinty number with struck stone at the forefront. Poire William pear, grappa and pickled ginger. There is character and a strong sense of palate value here, with swirls of candied lemon, pomelo and pith. Some earthy oyster mushroom and white pepper. Plenty to ponder on. Some tactile skin tension adds further interest. A great wine for Thai and herby, salty dishes. Drink by 2030.
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2023 Mr Riggs Outpost Coonawarra CabernetCoonawarra, South Australia, AUSTRALIA$19. 99Bottle$239.88 DozenCellar: Drink now - 6 Years (2025-2031)ABV: 14%Closure: StelvinBen Riggs sourced the fruit for this excellent Cabernet Sauvignon from one of Coonawarra’s top growers - Michael Wetherall’s, Wetherall Estate. From two premium vineyards on the estate that are a combination of terra rossa and sandy loam soils, the sites are located at the northern end of the region and are traditionally some of the earlier ripening blocks that deliver lower yields but excellent concentration. Picked on different days and from different blocks to allow for optimum ripening and multiple blending options, parcels of fruit for this Cabernet were separately fermented in 5 tonne open fermenters. On skin fermentation was completed before pressings were sent to barrel to complete fermentation in a 30% new French and 5% American oak combination.
A beautifully balanced Coonawarra Cabernet that’s deeply concentrated and amply fleshed yet wonderfully refined.
Dense midnight black core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Sailing out of the glass with plenty of intensity are enticing blackcurrant, mulberry and choc mint aromas which intermingle with vanillin cedar, tobacco and spicy dried herb notes. Rich blackcurrant, liquorice and mulberry fruits caress the mid weighted palate with ample flesh and concentration. Lending further interest are notions of spicy vanillin cedar, earthy tobacco and infusions of bay leaf. Beautifully balanced and structured it has fine grained tannins and a finish that’s long and deep yet refined.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
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A classic regional statement here, again sourcing the variety from outside Riggs’s home base – and unsurprisingly Coonawarra, showcasing its best-known features. Starts with a fragrant crush of black berries, bay leaf and mint providing their herbal aromatics, before easing into the palate with a certain grace and elegance, juicy, superfine tannin feels with just a delicate grab to finish, oak supportive and balanced – impressive given a decent amount is new French. Winner winner lamb shank dinner.
94 Points
Tony Love – WinePilot.com - Dutch Rules Officers Cut Navy Strength Gin (700ml)Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA$99. 99Bottle$1199.88 DozenABV: 58%
Set sail for the high seas with Dutch Rules' navy strength. Intense and punchy, this juniper forward gin is complexed by foraged coastal ingredients like karkalla, saltbush and toasted seaweed, alongside olive leaf and mountain pepper leaf. The result is a 'umami style', salty and savoury, with a refreshing finish from river mint, cucumber & lemon peel. If you're buying this for G&Ts, Dutch Rules recommends a light tonic with a slice of lemon. 58% Alc./Vol.
- Sullivans Cove Single Cask TD0203 French Oak Second Fill 16 Year Old Single Malt Australian Whisky (700ml)Hobart, Tasmania, AUSTRALIA$1250. 00Bottle$15000.00 DozenABV: 49.5%
Note: Box has come from a private collection and as such has some light creasing/scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.
Barrel No. TD0203 was a French oak cask that resulted in 402 bottles at a strength of 49.5% Alc./Vol.
The French Oak Single Cask range is renowned for its bold, decadent character, achieved through full-term maturation in French oak casks that once held Australian tawny. These casks impart intense flavours of dark fruit, rich spice, and velvety sweetness, creating a deeply layered and luxurious whisky. Widely celebrated on the world stage, previous French Oak releases have won accolades such as “World’s Best Single Cask Single Malt” at the World Whiskies Awards, cementing their reputation for power, complexity, and a long, indulgent finish.
















































